$549,900
$25K PRICE DROP

222 Pony Express Dr Smithville, TX 78957

Estimated payment $3,817/month

Total Views 1,923
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,856 Sq Ft
$296 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Deck
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Mature Trees
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

Absolute bargain! Unbelievable price! Welcome to 222 Pony Express Dr — a private 7.16-acre (per Tax Record) retreat in scenic La Reata Ranch. This 1,856 sqft single-story home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and an inviting open layout with high ceilings, and recessed lighting. The spacious kitchen includes a center island, cooktop, and pantry—ideal for everyday living and entertaining.

In addition to the livable area of the home, enjoy over 950 sqft of enclosed patio space (per appraiser measurements), perfect for flexible use as sunrooms, hobby areas, or indoor-outdoor entertaining. A massive 4-car garage/workshop over 1,500 sqft (per appraiser measurements) connected to the house by a covered walkway adds room for projects, storage, and multiple vehicles. Mature trees surround the home, offering privacy, shade, and beautiful views in every direction. With no interior steps, scenic land, and peaceful country living in close proximity of Smithville and Bastrop amenities. This is a property that needs to be seen in person to be appreciated. This property offers a rare blend of nature, function, and freedom. Hurry to write a squeaky clean offer now and avoid all the fun of a counter offer. Don't miss this golden opportunity!

Listing Agent

Jeremy Kritt

Kritt Real Estate, LLC Brokerage Phone: (512) 777-5562 License #0692961 Listed on: 06/28/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,672

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 7.16 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 319x896
  • North Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $15 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Multiple Garage Doors
  • Circular Driveway
  • Additional Parking
  • Outside Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • 1,856 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wired For Sound
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Views of Woods
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Propane Cooktop
  • Down Draft Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Soaking Tub

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Smithville Elementary And Middle School
  • Smithville High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Propane
  • Well
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater
  • Water Purifier
  • Water Purifier is Owned
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 83671

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Lareata Ranch Poa
  • La Reata Ranch Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Mailbox

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,672

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$15 per month

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Directions: From State Highway 304 and La Reata Drive, follow to first stop sign and make a right onto Pony Express Dr. Follow to sign and driveway on right. Driveway leads you to the home.
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Fencing: None
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Sustainability: None
  • Levels: One
  • Living Area: 1856
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
  • Attribution Contact: (512) 777-5562
  • ETJ Extra Territorial Jurdn: No
  • Estimated Taxes: 9814.12
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Restrictions: City Restrictions,Covenant,Deed Restrictions
  • Tax Exemptions: Homestead,Over 65
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Laminate Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, No Interior Steps, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Tile
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Down Draft, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Propane Cooktop, Water Heater, Water Purifier, Water Purifier Owned, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Num Dining: 1
  • Num Living: 1

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Gutters Full, Lighting, Private Yard
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Glass Enclosed, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: None
  • Private Pool: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Circular Driveway, Door-Multi, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Off Street, Outside, Paved, RV Access/Parking, Workshop in Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling: Central Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee: 175
  • Association #2 Fee: 375
  • Community Web Site: LaReataRanch.org

Association/Amenities

  • Association Name: LaReata Ranch POA
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Cluster Mailbox

Schools

  • Elementary School: Smithville
  • High School: Smithville
  • Middle/Junior School: Smithville
  • Junior High Dist: Smithville ISD

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Level, Public Maintained Road, Many Trees, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft)
  • Lot Size: 319x896
  • Parcel Number: 83671
  • Lot Size Acres: 7.16
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 311889.6
  • Subdivision Name: La Reata Ranch
  • Special Assessment: No

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type
  • New Construction: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9672.15
  • Tax Map Number: 97
  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 3494
  • Tax Rate: 1.43512000000000

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $9,743 $553,271 $0 $0
2022 $4,719 $502,974 $0 $0
2021 $9,009 $457,249 $112,002 $345,247
2020 $8,516 $421,961 $112,002 $309,959
2019 $8,360 $396,205 $86,421 $309,784
2018 $7,627 $368,526 $86,421 $282,105
2017 $6,751 $341,134 $63,903 $277,231
2016 $6,352 $320,972 $0 $0
2015 $4,699 $291,793 $60,860 $230,933
2014 $4,699 $277,920 $60,860 $217,060
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/26/2025 07/26/25 Price Changed $549,900 -4.3% $296 / Sq Ft
06/28/2025 06/28/25 For Sale $574,900 -- $310 / Sq Ft
Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Alamo Title Co
Source: Public Records

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Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 5492402

Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

APN: 83671